As a college student living in Chicago’s suburbs, I would often cope with the city’s dreary, frigid winters by imagining I was instead living in another similarly snow-bound location—somewhere in Alaska, perhaps, or maybe Finland. There was a romantic quality to imagining oneself into another world entirely; stepping into a mental space where those all-too-familiar [...]

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Ahh, the spring thaw—with the snow and cold past us, March creates opportunity to practice healthy habits we’ve built through the winter. To continue nurturing a healthy relationship with fruits and vegetables, from foraging to fermentation, here are five reads from University Book Store to motivate you to explore new modes of healthy living! 1. [...]

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By and for the University of Washington, The Whole U launched in January 2014 to foster community, promote holistic wellness, and share with faculty and staff the many benefits of working at UW. The Whole U grew in 2018, engaging 12,327 unique participants in 204 events while reaching record virtual participation. We invite you to [...]

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Over the course of his career, Joe Grojean has navigated some dangerous situations and extreme conditions. There was that time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Burundi when he had to be airlifted home with a broken leg after an errant taxi swiped him off his motorcycle. Or that job at a military base on [...]

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UW Walk Week 2019 is officially right around the corner! Start off Spring Quarter strong by focusing on making small improvements in your day to day choices. Setting aside 30 minutes to walk per day is not only physically beneficial, it also provides opportunity to be more mindful and reduce stress as well as appreciate [...]

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Planning a trip to visit my 107-year-old grandmother got me thinking about longevity. What does it take to live to age 100? Or even just add a few years to our lives? Is there more to it than just genetics? Is the secret to living a long and healthy life as simple as “eat more [...]

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Money may not buy happiness, but studies suggest there is a clear link between one’s financial fitness and overall health. When bills pile up, so does stress—and matters of debt and mental health all too often become easily intertwined. No matter how you define overall wellness, sound finances lie at the heart of your ability [...]

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UW Take Our Kids to Work Day is fast approaching! This year, the Whole U welcomes you with a variety of events across UW to attend with your kids. Find your campus, pick and choose what events you’d like to attend, and register ahead of time to secure your spot! Take Our Kids to Work [...]

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Homestreet Bank Seminars: Whether you’re buying your first home or just need a refresher, these seminars are for you. In it you will learn: Today’s real estate market Role of the real estate agent Pre-approvals vs. pre-qualifications Mortgage applications, home inspections, and appraisals April 17 from noon – 1:00 p.m. – South Lake Union April [...]

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We’ll conclude this year’s Dare to Do wellness challenge as we began it: by pausing to reflect. Eight weeks ago, some 1,650 University of Washington faculty and staff made a commitment to set goals and strive to reach them by focusing on different facets of overall wellness. From taking time to move more to learning how [...]

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Two years into law school at Seattle University, Shondell Reed knew he had to make a change. “I knew I didn’t want to practice law,” says Reed, who today serves as Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Washington. “But I also knew my law degree would be helpful in another career.” Growing up [...]

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Progress through Spring quarter with improved mental and physical well-being by signing up for any of these yoga and meditation series with The Whole U and UW Recreation. Each series offers a unique path to wellness. To learn more about each and register click the title! Vinyasa Yoga at the HUB Starting April 3  •  [...]

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